Class Underwriter- Political Violence

AIG

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Who we areTalbot is an international insurer and reinsurer operating within the Lloyd’s market through Syndicates 1183 and 2019. We have been part of AIG since 2018 and our ambition is to be AIG’s Centre of Excellence at Lloyd’s. Headquartered in London, Talbot has offices in New York and Singapore and over 300 people working across these three locations.Get to know the businessSyndicate 1183 underwrites multiple classes of business including Political Violence/Terrorism, Marine, Energy (off-shore and on-shore), Marine and Energy Liability, Hull, Cargo and Specie, Political Risk, Property, Accident and Health, Financial Lines, Cyber, Alternative Risks, Non-Physical Cyber and Treaty Reinsurance.Syndicate 2019 reinsures premium written by AIG’s Private Client Group, covering Homeowners, Auto, General Specie and other products.About the roleWhat you need to know:
  • Underwrite risks in accordance with Talbot’s underwriting philosophy and within own authority limits.
  • Play a key role in delivering strategy and business plans.
  • Help manage the overall portfolio.
  • Provide professional, prompt service to brokers and clients.
What we’re looking for:
  • Significant experience of Lloyd’s market as a Political Violence Underwriter is essential.
  • Detailed knowledge of PV products.
  • Chartered Insurance Institute – Advanced Diploma or at least 7 years underwriting experience
  • Educated to degree level preferred.
  • Able to operate independently with little direction or guidance. Self-reliance, use of initiative – a “self-starter”.
  • Able to prioritize.
  • Strong team working approach.
  • Verbal, written and professional presence and ability to communicate at all levels with excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong communication/ interpersonal skills, including:
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to summarise
  • Ability to understand problems and issues quickly
  • Assertive
  • Positive “can do” approach
  • Calm, rational and methodical approach.
A look at our BenefitsWe're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerAmerican International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.To learn more please visit:AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Functional Area: UW - UnderwritingEstimated Travel Percentage (%): No TravelRelocation Provided: NoTalbot Underwriting Services Ltd (TS1)

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